More than 30 Wilmington Police Officers were awarded and promoted for their hard work on Wednesday. Deputy Chief Mitch Cunningham opened the ceremony at City Hall. In his remarks Cunningham said that it’s a tough time for police officers across the country, but that they’ll come together as a department to get through it. Chief Ralph Evangelous said his officers are his heroes, and that it’s important to recognize their accomplishments now more than ever. Evangelous s…

Wilmington City Council members approved the new Municipal Service District on Tuesday night. The ordinance states that property owners in the Central Business District would pay a new tax of seven cents for every $100 of property value. The revenue would then be used specifically to provide additional services in the designated area, including increased security, marketing and beautification projects. An advisory committee will be formed for the MSD before it goes into effect o…